The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical duties, including assisting with patient assessments and treatments under supervision, and performing basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Administrative duties involve filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration as assigned.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited medical assistance program. Required certifications include CCMA, CMA, or RMA, along with obtaining Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.
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Job description
Your experience matters Paris Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.
We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Medical Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team We’re committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Paris Regional Health a place where people want to work.
We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.
How you’ll contribute A Medical Assistant who excels in this role: Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
Under the supervision of physicians or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
Documents patient care given.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Other tasks as requested/assigned.
What we’re looking for Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent
Licenses:
Required: CCMA, CMA or RMA Certifications
Basic
Life
Support (BLS) obtained within 60 days of hire
Schedule: 5x8, Day shift, rotating weekends Why join us People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.
In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive
Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial
Protection &
PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial &
Career
Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee
Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional
Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. More about Paris Regional Medical Center Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma communities for 111 years. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation. EEOC Statement Paris Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
